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I’ll be the first to admit this flatbread has a lot going on. It’s a bit of work to get all of the components pulled together, but trust me, it’s worth it. If you want to skip making your own dough, buy premade refrigerated pizza dough instead. Garlic Parmesan Flatbread with Kielbasa, Arugula and Sweet Potato…

For our wedding anniversary, my husband and I went to a fantastic vegetarian restaurant in town. Rather that jump directly to the main course, we decided to splurge and get two – yes two – appetizers! One of them was a little mason jar full of yummy pickled veggies. Ever since, we’ve been craving all things…

This simple, tasty appetizer is perfect to bring to small gatherings. It makes about a 4″ diameter ball, which is enough for 4-6 people to snack on. If you have a bigger group, double the recipe! Cheddar Carrot Ball Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins Serves: 4-6 people Ingredients 4…

These little snacks are perfect for parties and so easy to make (you won’t believe it!). You can use any kind of chocolate you prefer or even other types of chips like butterscotch. Make a batch the day before, then eat the leftovers with coffee… yum! Chocolate Pretzel Sticks Print Prep time 20 mins…

I love snacking on chips and salsa on a warm afternoon. This recipe is so quick and easy to make, and tastes so much better than jarred salsa. You won’t go back! 15-minute Roasted Tomato Salsa Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins Serves: 4 cups salsa…

We had a cookout with some friends over the weekend, and I wanted to offer a little sweet treat after dinner. I decided to do 4 different popcicles: one for adults-only and three others in a variety of flavors. They were a huge hit! I made them in 3-oz plastic cups for just the perfect…

This recipe makes me think of those big chewy soft pretzels at the mall or the ball park, but these are perfectly snack sized! I like to serve them with a variety of mustards – a whole grain, dijon, and trusty yellow. Cheese sauces also work well. Be creative! Soft Pretzel Bites Print Prep time…

This recipe is incredibly easy to make, but you need to allow time for the cheese log to chill. Prep it the day before and leave it in the fridge overnight. However, wait to do the pistachio step until you are ready to eat it, as they can get soft. Pistachio-Crusted Cheese Log Print…

Today is my birthday (yay!), and what better way to celebrate than with a very indulgent recipe! I have to admit, I might like raw cookie dough better than baked cookies, but I’m always skeeved out by raw eggs. This recipe substitutes a little milk as a binding ingredient; problem solved! And yes, I’m going…